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Teaching Children to Sell Helps Them Excel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques? Learning, practicing and honing your child’s sales skills will not be taught in school, but will be core to his or her success in life. Sales Are Part Of Every Transaction We Do. Why Teach Your Child To Sell? Want a job? Want to buy a house?

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Christmas in July

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start talking about the possibility of exchanging gifts with out of town recipients AFTER the actual holiday date – so you can buy their gifts on sale after the holiday. She also loves to go to garage sales and most of her small gifts are loot from her bargains at the sales. If you garage sale, look for those decorations!

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

Couponing 101

You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Purchasing a garment that fits perfectly now will mean your child will grow out of it that much more quickly. Aim for Neutral Items. Whenever possible, try to focus on neutrals.

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Organizing With Baskets ~ Ultimate Blog Swap

Family Balance Sheet

The picnic basket in the middle was an estate sale find and the little one on top.came from a garage sale. They fit perfectly in the small basket! The picnic basket on the bottom was passed on from my Mom, and I treasure it. Close the lid and the mess is out of sight!

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

If you’d prefer to do something a little more active fitness videos are a good way to get started. If you have digital cable services, many offer On Demand videos that include fitness workouts. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you. Free Local Classes.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Winter clothes. Brand name TVs.

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How to Find Back to School Clothes for Less

Saving Cents With Sense

Chances are they have clothing items their child no longer fits. Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing.

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